Animal Conservation

People from around the world travel to Mexico to catch a glimpse of the famous Yucatecan flamingos. However, these species face possible extinction as their habitats are destroyed by human activity. Sign the petition to demand that these flamingos be protected.

A Thai CEO and his cronies were arrested for killing and eating an endangered leopard, but the CEO is already out on bail and has reportedly bribed officials. We cannot let this man escape justice simply because of his wealth and connections. Sign this petition to demand the courts serve justice.

After the Trump administration stripped Yellowstone grizzlies of their endangered species protections, the state of Wyoming is moving to allow grizzly hunting, threatening an iconic species that is already deeply at risk. Demand that Wyoming disallow grizzly bear hunts.

The Trump administration recently lifted a ban on elephant trophies, allowing trophies to be imported into the United States on a case-by-case basis. This directly contradicts Trump’s previously stated personal views on the ‘horror show’ of big game hunting. Sign this petition to urge Trump to reinstate the ban to protect elephants from big game hunters.

Animal control officers in Indiana may soon be forced to euthanize any innocent ‘nuisance’ animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossums that they remove from homes or other locations. Demand that these creatures be humanely released or rehabilitated.

The rapid decline of the South American jaguar population has recently been linked to construction projects in China, which call for the purchase of the animals’ fangs, skin, and bones due to their alleged medicinal properties. This is unethical and dangerous, as the loss of an entire species will damage the ecosystem. Sign this petition to demand a ban on Chinese purchase of jaguar parts.

A conservationist in Iran has been found dead in prison, allegedly having committed suicide. However, the UN and other organizations suspect foul play and are urging authorities to conduct a fair and efficient investigation. Help reveal the truth about this environmental activist’s death.

The Pacific walrus may face extinction in the near future as climate change destroys its habitat, and yet the Trump Administration has reversed the decision to grant it endangered species protections. Demand that the Pacific walrus be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Trump has re-approved his plan to allow imports of dead exotic animals killed by trophy hunters. Previously, Trump had reversed this decision after public uproar, including by our community. However, once that uproar died down, Trump returned to his original decision to encourage trophy hunting. Sign this petition to denounce Trump’s support of trophy hunting.

A huge hidden colony of penguins has been discovered in an Antarctica peninsula, partially quelling the concern for their status. However, their survival hinges on the area being made a legal safe zone, free from human interaction and overfishing and safe from climate change effects. Sign this petition to help make Danger Islands a legally protected zone.

Black rhinos, giraffes, over 400 bird species, and other wildlife are threatened by plans to build a Chinese-backed railway bridge through Nairobi National Park. Sign the petition below to urge Kenya’s Ministry of Environment to step in and halt construction.

Every day 3,000 birds, including endangered and threatened species, are slaughtered illegally for food and trophies. If nothing is done, these birds will go extinct and the whole ecosystem will suffer. Sign the petition to urge Iran’s Department of the Environment to help stop these killings.

Antarctica’s king penguin population is slowly disappearing and could be completely gone by the end of the century due to climate change and other factors. Scientists and environmental groups are pushing for a conservation area in the Antarctic to aid the preservation of the species and the United States must support them. Sign this petition to help keep these penguins alive.

Wildlife in Washington have suffered due to the state’s growing population and traffic along its highways. Sign this petition to applaud this successful effort to save animals from collision with vehicles and inbreeding.

Grizzly bear populations rise in areas where roads are closed off to the public. Low-road-density areas are needed to recover grizzly bear populations. Sign the petition below to urge British Columbia to close off more roads to protect grizzly bear populations.

Prairie dog killing contests are being held that promote the shooting of harmless creatures for fun and prizes. Take action to stop this atrocity by signing the petition to ban these merciless and needless competitions.

Cruel shark fishing tournaments continue to be held despite protest. Killing for sport is repulsive and wasteful, and only feeds the ego of the hunter. Demand respect for sharks and protect our oceans by signing the petition to ban these competitions in the U.S.

Trump’s plans to open the Atlantic Coast to companies searching for oil and gas could have extremely damaging and long-lasting effects on marine animals. Demand that these dangerous surveys be canceled.

A recent cyclone in Madagascar left many animals homeless, making them vulnerable to illegal wildlife trafficking rings. They were rescued, but the bigger problem lies within the existence of trafficking itself, and its link to the aftermath of natural disasters. Sign this petition to implement stronger protection for wildlife following natural disasters.

The northern hairy-nosed wombat population of Australia is critically low due to habitat loss, predators, and disease. Restoration and conservation efforts are being made, but that is only the first step. Sign this petition to demand stronger legal protection of this species.